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Smooth joyweed

Alternanthera paronychioides

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Asia (5 countries), Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇳 India 🇳🇵 Nepal 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇻🇳 Vietnam

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Plants)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)
Family
Amaranthaceae
Genus
Alternanthera
Species
Alternanthera paronychioides (Smooth joyweed)

Similar Species in Alternanthera

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Alligatorweed
Alternanthera philoxeroides
Not Evaluated
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Brazilian joyweed
Alternanthera brasiliana
Not Evaluated
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calico-plant
Alternanthera bettzickiana
Not Evaluated
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Khakiweed
Alternanthera pungens
Not Evaluated
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Sessile joyweed
Alternanthera sessilis
Least Concern
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Washerwoman
Alternanthera caracasana
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Smooth joyweed?
The scientific name of Smooth joyweed is Alternanthera paronychioides. It belongs to the genus Alternanthera.
Where does Smooth joyweed live?
Smooth joyweed is found in Widely distributed across Asia (5 countries), Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, China, Colombia, France, India, Nepal, Netherlands, Taiwan, United Kingdom.
What family does Smooth joyweed belong to?
Smooth joyweed (Alternanthera paronychioides) belongs to the genus Alternanthera, which is part of the taxonomic family Amaranthaceae.
What kingdom does Smooth joyweed belong to?
Smooth joyweed (Alternanthera paronychioides) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Smooth joyweed?
The closest relatives of Smooth joyweed in the genus Alternanthera include Alligatorweed, Brazilian joyweed, calico-plant, Khakiweed, Sessile joyweed.

Native Range — 12 Countries

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Genus Alternanthera — 7 Species

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Alligatorweed
Alternanthera philoxeroides
NE 🐾
Brazilian joyweed
Alternanthera brasiliana
NE 🐾
calico-plant
Alternanthera bettzickiana
NE 🐾
Khakiweed
Alternanthera pungens
NE 🐾
Sessile joyweed
Alternanthera sessilis
LC
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Smooth joyweed
Alternanthera paronychioides
NE
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Washerwoman
Alternanthera caracasana
NE
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